in the history of bad ideas this is right up there

[donna_troy]

Wow, back again. You know this is how revolving door jokes get started.

Ok that was a more bitter than you deserved, I'm sure you have good intentions. You honestly seem like a good person. In some ways you and I are a lot alike, but you haven't been through the things I have, frankly I hope you never have to.

I'm not going to dwell or slip into lecture mode, not like you are one of the Titans anyway; my lectures never held much weight outside of that group. I just want you to think carefully about this before either of us gets hurt or hurt someone else.

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[forhersmile]

Does trying to talk to 'em actually do any good? I've been trying to 'talk' to mine for a while but they just seem to prefer to do things the hard way every single time. [He smiled lazily.]

Probably why we get along so well.

[donna_troy]

You aren't exactly known for being level headed and easy to get along with. Now stubborn, determined, thick skulled....yes, I see your point.

[From anyone else that might have been insult and condemnation; with Donna the words were terms of endearment.]

Good to see you.

From a DC/Marvel crossover where he helped found the Titans and is BFFs/sortasibs with Dick & Donna

[arach_nerd]

Wanting them to think things through is kinda expecting a lot there sis.

[forhersmile]

Are you sure you're not mixing me up with the Wingster again? Because those sure sound like traits of that dick.

[Shock of shocks, Arsenal on the outs with Nightwing again? Say it isn't so. Those two might have been the closest of friends but that didn't mean they didn't want to smack the other's face into the concrete sometimes.]

It's good to see you too, Donna.

ok, roll wth it.

[donna_troy]

Sis? That's a new one for the multiverse. I guess we know each other pretty well.

[donna_troy]

ohh I know that Harper-speak. You and Dick on the outs again? What happened?

[Yes, you are going to tell her and she doesn't even need a lasso of truth to get it out of you, does she?]

[forhersmile]

[One shoulder lifted and fell in a jerky shrug.] Just typical Dick Grayson jackassery. You know how he can get at times. I think he mainlines 'I am the Night' BS every time he goes home and visits daddy.

[Sounds kinky but he'll skip the bondage party today.]

[donna_troy]

Hey, [Her hand laid gently to his arm, her thumb softly traced the bone of his wrist.] Dick has a way of pushing people away sometimes, but you guys are friends. We've all been there for each other since we were kids. Is this just another rough patch or is something serious going on?

Re: ok, roll wth it.

[arach_nerd]

Considering I was one of the original Teen Titans in my universe? Pretty well's an understatement. Blame my mun. There's a crossover game he's trying to get working.

[forhersmile]

[Roy's callused and scarred hand moved to cover Donna's and squeezed her fingers gently.] You know me, gimme a few hours and I'll be right as rain. It's tall, dark and broody you gotta worry about.

[donna_troy]

I guess I should know your name then, since I am pretty sure you know who I am.

[donna_troy]

Dick's not the one I worry about, bats always land on their feet and he usually has more than enough female friends to cushion the fall.

I love him like a brother but... I know he isn't the easiest guy in the world to read emotionally.

You know, unlike red headed archers who wear their hearts on their sleeves...when they have sleeves.
[Come on, give the lady the old Speedy smile, she's looking for one in there.]

[forhersmile]

And Robins, even former ones tend to end up in chains and held hostage. Your point being? [This was said with an arched brow.

The archer knew what she was after however and managed a somewhat forced smile.] I'm fine, really. Just gotta cool my head a bit. [It was the red hair, it had to be. Arsenal's temper was quick to bubble over and quick to cool thankfully. He didn't particularly enjoy being a walking stereotype but by this age he was pretty well stuck with his habits, good and bad ones.]

My favorite part of this insane AU? Alfred's dating Aunt May.

[arach_nerd]

Peter Parker, your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. Everyone calls me Spidey though.

Good match

[donna_troy]

Peter Parker? Nice to meet you, and I guess to have you know me. Spider-Man, ok I guess I've run into more uncomfortable concepts. I suppose I've already worn out all the good Vincent Price jokes.

Re: Good match

[arach_nerd]

It continually shocks me that, despite the fact that we hang out with a guy who spent most of his formative years not wearing pants, that I'm the one everyone's uncomfortable with.

[donna_troy]

Point being, if something like that went down I know there's no one Dick would trust more then Titans, even former Titans, to have his back.

[What was that about stubborn, thick skulled... She sighed and shook her head.] Right, should I leave you alone or....?

[donna_troy]

Spoken like a Titan, the short pants thing will never die though. Someday people will be comfortable with the creepy spider thing but short pants live forever.

[forhersmile]

[He reached out and looped an arm around Donna's shoulders and pulled her into a hug.] I always have time for you, Wonderchick.

[Why yes, he was indeed trying to change the subject by deliberately ruffling her feathers.]

From an AU Titan (DC Nation RP)

[hippie_shifter]

[A smallish, unassuming young woman in patched jeans and a thrift-store blouse that just screams "I really should have been at the Summer of Love"]

There's got to be a world or a timeline, or a Titans team somewhere that needs you. Heck, I don't know how the Titans of my universe would get on without Donna Troy...Well, actually...not sure if she kept that name or not. Still uses 'Troia' when on the clock, though.

[donna_troy]

Wonderchick? You know I hate those nicknames.

[She slid into the hug and for a woman with amazonian strength she was gentle. She moved just to the side and looped her arm under his, one of those automatic movements born of years of familiarity.]

Don't think you're getting out of things this easy, Harper.

[donna_troy]

I've found that life is a sort of revolving door with me, I never really know where I am going to end up or who exactly I'll be when I get there. I'm glad to hear maybe I've been consistent at the good guy gig though, that's actually really comforting.

I'm guessing you know another me pretty well then.

[forhersmile]

[This time, the smile that pulled at Roy's lips was cheeky and utterly unrepentant.] That was kinda the point.

[Chuckling, he slid into the easy familiarity of hugging one of his oldest friends. It didn't seem to matter what was going on in their personal lives or how far the four winds seemed to blow them, they always seemed to come back together eventually.]

Oh, yeah? What about a bribe to win me back into your good graces, huh?

[donna_troy]

[Ohhh really? Donna eased back to look up at him with arced brows.]

Just what do you have to bargain with? And be forewarned I know you have a terrible poker face.

[forhersmile]

[He used his free hand to pull out his wallet from inside his gear. His access card and some money were pretty much all he carried while in the field but from an inside pocket, Roy drew out a photo of Lian taken on her last birthday. The girl had garishly purple and pink icing on her nose and lips as she grinned up at the person who'd taken it.]

How about a photo of your favorite niece, huh? We missed you at the party but I just had a feeling I'd run into you eventually. [Warmth touched Arsenal's gaze as he handed over the photo.]